[GanjaTron]

Hi Robespierre,

Thx for the feedback. I take it that's the Power Series marked "past" in your sig.

I've never experienced a "passive smoker" RIFA, most just blew up outright. I suppose it depends on the circuit (X or Y), with X being by far the more problematic.

The most spectacular instance was in a Grundig VCR PSU; this thing was LOUD! The cap sent shrapnel flying inside the (shielded) PSU, and actually made a dent in the shielding. Incredibly, the force of the blast even catapulted the fuse -- located immediately adjacent to the cap -- right out of its socket! It was a PITA to clean up; the PSU was littered with metallised paper flakes, plus the usual flame retardant gunk covering all the components.

Ok, so it looks like I have yet another project to keep me busy me over the Xmas break...  

--Roland